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Solution

Fill the water tank (see Filling the
water tank).

Set to steam position (see Steam
ironing).

Set the temperature control to the
steam area (

2

to MAX). Put the

iron on its heel and wait until the
amber pilot light has gone out before
you star t ironing.

Put the iron in horizontal position and
wait for a while before using the Shot
of Steam function again.

Set the iron to the appropriate
temperature. Read the Steam-ironing
section for details. Type HI418: do not
use steam when using temperatures
lower than 

2

.

Press to close the filling cap tightly
until you hear a click.

Check the mains cord, the plug and
the wall socket.

Empty the water tank before you
store the iron. Set the steam control
to O and store the iron upright on its
heel.

Possible cause(s)

Not enough water in the water tank.

The steam control has been set to
position O.

The iron is not hot enough and/or
Drip Stop is activated.

The Shot of Steam function has been
used too often within a ver y shor t
period.

The iron is not hot enough.

The filling cap is not closed properly.

Connection problem.

The iron is put in horizontal position
with water still left in the water tank.

Problem

No steam

No Shot of Steam

Iron is leaking

The iron is plugged in but the
soleplate is cold.

Water drips from the soleplate after
the iron has been stored or cooled
down.

Storage

1

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron

cool down and set the steam control to position O.

2

Empty the watertank.

C

3

Wind the mains cord around the cord storage facility and fix it

with the cord clip.

Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe and dr y place.

Trouble shooting guide

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with your iron. Please
read the different sections for more details. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the
nearest Philips Ser vice Centre or one of its representatives. See the worldwide guarantee leaflet for
telephone numbers of the Philips Helpdesk.

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